Talented Human Resources Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful 10+ year career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit
09.2021 - Current
Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
Maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to increase number of high-quality job applicants.
Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
Built relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies to access quality talent.
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Talent Acquisition Manager
The MetroHealth System
03.2019 - 07.2020
Implemented a flexible work schedule and work from home metrics for recruiters during Covid-19.
Developed diverse talent pipelines, performed proactive candidate research, and partnered with the TA team to develop a sourcing strategy for specific positions.
Created and utilized advanced analytic solutions to identify areas for TA process improvement.
Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
Talent Acquisition Manager
TriMark Orange County
09.2018 - 03.2019
Developed recruitment strategy Including: employment branding, job posting optimization, recruiting marketing channel development, job board procurement and talent planning.
Identified and sourced appropriate talent for open roles within the organization.
Counseled candidates on corporate benefits, salary, and corporate environment.
Provided recruitment counsel and guidance to hiring managers and senior leadership team with hiring and employment data and retention.
Developed relationships with third party recruitment agencies and staffing firms and managed the procurement and measurement process.
Conducted compensation conversations with human resources leadership and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Steak ‘n Shake
03.2015 - 08.2018
Consulted with Executive Leadership team to determine needs and provide/implement recruitment strategies.
Sourced active and passive candidates via internet resources (job boards, Linked-in, Facebook), worked with Colleges and Universities and other networking and recruitment strategies to attract appropriate candidates
Report talent management metrics including cost per hire, retention, time to hire, and open positions weekly.
Manage staffing meetings with Division Presidents, District Managers, Field Training Managers and Human Resources Business Partners.
Coach and mentor store managers on proper interviewing and hiring techniques.
Procured and implemented a new applicant tracking system.
Talent Acquisition Consultant II
Cox Communications, Inc
01.2011 - 03.2015
Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
Talent Acquisition Specialist / HR Generalist
Cox Communications
01.2009 - 01.2011
Full cycle recruiting on-site and virtually for the Northeast Region working with business partners throughout the process to develop strategies and ensure timely placements.
Partnered with University Career Centers to attract recent and upcoming college graduates for internships and placement.
Formulated compensation for offers.
Prepared and delivered job offers, and coordinated transfers across regions and business units for internal candidates.
Provide documentation for AAP and EEO reports.
Prepare OFCCP and FCC job requirement files for completion and annual audit needs.
Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to hiring managers for consideration.
Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
Human Resources Specialist
Alcoa, Inc
04.2007 - 05.2009
Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement.
Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
Executive Recruiter
Minority Executive Search, LLC
01.2005 - 04.2007
Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Negotiated unique compensation packages to attract and close candidates.
Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Monitored hiring market and potential executive candidates.
Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Organizational Leadership Management
Experienced identifying networking groups and social media platforms focused on diversity and minority recruiting to create a diverse candidate pipeline
Received training in Human Resource operations, Benefits Administration, Payroll and Labor/Employee Relations
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Human Resources Department Processes
Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
Hiring Trends and Analysis
Onboarding, Training and Development
Talent Acquisition Strategies
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Frontline Leader Training
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit
09.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
The MetroHealth System
03.2019 - 07.2020
Talent Acquisition Manager
TriMark Orange County
09.2018 - 03.2019
Talent Acquisition Manager
Steak ‘n Shake
03.2015 - 08.2018
Talent Acquisition Consultant II
Cox Communications, Inc
01.2011 - 03.2015
Talent Acquisition Specialist / HR Generalist
Cox Communications
01.2009 - 01.2011
Human Resources Specialist
Alcoa, Inc
04.2007 - 05.2009
Executive Recruiter
Minority Executive Search, LLC
01.2005 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Organizational Leadership Management